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  • Page 1 User Manual UM1 1600 | 1200 | 900 | 600 Automatic Charge Control...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    1. Introduction Introduction Foreword Thank you for purchasing an EFOY product. We hope that you will enjoy your new unit. Please read these instructions first before using. Should you have any questions about installation or operation, please consult the EFOY hotline.

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Use only original EFOY equipment. Do not store unit and fuel cartridges at temperatures above 45° C. Do not operate at temperatures above 40°...
  • Page 5 1. Introduction There is no risk of coming into contact with methanol provided that you handle the unit and fuel cartridges in accordance with instructions. We are required by law to print the following notice. Methanol is toxic if inhaled, ingested or if it comes into contact with skin.

  • Page 6: Normal Operation

    1. Introduction Normal Operation The EFOY 600, EFOY 900, EFOY 1200 and EFOY 1600 are automatic charging devices for 12V lead batteries. The unit may be used only to charge lead batteries that conform to the specifications in Chapter 3.4, S. 12).

  • Page 7: Seals Of Approval

    The warranty does not extend to cover improper use of the unit or operation that is not in accordance with the user manual, in particular: If fuel cartridges other than original EFOY fuel cartridges are used, Inappropriate handling, Water damage, Improper transportation, If the unit has been opened.
  • Page 8 3. In Case of Claim Always notify the EFOY service center in writing in case of malfunction. Please describe the defect in detail. Please also indicate serial number and include the original invoice.
  • Page 9 Fax.: +49 89 / 673 592 369 sales@efoy.com www.efoy.com Service EFOY customer service is available for technical inquiries concerning EFOY fuel cells during normal business hours at the following numbers: Toll-free number: 00800/73 27 62 78* If calling from outside the countries listed below,...

  • Page 10: Disposal

    Old Units Old units are still valuable! Proper disposal can yield valuable raw materials while protecting the environment. The EFOY hotline: Tel.: +49 89 673 5920 or 00800 732 762 78* can advise you about returning old units.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    2. Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. Introduction 1.1 Foreword 1.2 Safety Information 1.3 Normal Operation 1.4 Declaration of Conformity 1.5 Seals of Approval 1.6 Warranty 1.7 Disposal 2. Table of Contents 3. Configuration 3.1 Standard Equipment 3.2 Overview 3.3 Remote Control 3.4 Specifications 4.
  • Page 12 2. Table of Contents 7. Troubleshooting 7.1 Safety 7.2 Problems and Solutions 7.3 Problems without Error Messages 7.4 Changing the Fuse 7.5 Replacing Service Fluid 8. Appendix 8.1 Accessories and Spare Parts 8.2 Output characteristic 8.3 Material Safety Data Sheet Methanol...

  • Page 13: Configuration

    3. Configuration Configuration Standard Equipment The following is standard equipment: Unit Remote control with data line RC1 Fuel-cartridge holder with belt FH 1 Mounting plate with belt MP 1 Exhaust hose (1.5 m) EH 1 Unit Charge line Service-Kit UM1 user manual Remote control with data line RC1 Fuel-cartridge holder with...

  • Page 14: Overview

    3. Configuration Overview Charge line connection Remote-control connection RC 1 Data interface G-fuse 250V 8A M, 5 x 20 mm Fuel-cartridge connection Connection for EH 1 exhaust hose and nozzle for service fluid Cooling inlet (reverse) Warm-air outlet and connection for off-heat duct Remote Control Display Information button and language-selection button >>...

  • Page 15: Specifications

    3. Configuration Specifications Performance Product EFOY 600 EFOY 900 EFOY 1200 EFOY 1600 Rating 25 W 38 W 50 W 65 W Charge capacity 600 Wh/Day 900 Wh/Day 1200 Wh/Day 1600 Wh/Day (50 Ah/Day) (75 Ah/Day) (100 Ah/Day) (130 Ah/Day)
  • Page 16 3. Configuration Environmental conditions Space requirement (L x W x H) 51 x 35 x 30 cm minimum Inclination along the direct continual: 35° axis temporary (<10 min): 45° Inclination along the continual: 20° quadrature axis Operating temperature -20 to +40 °C Start temperature +5 to +40 °C Storage temperature...

  • Page 17: Installation

    4. Installation Installation Securely fasten unit and fuel cartridges when using on board motor vehicles. Do not operate unit if there is danger of explosion. Unit is not watertight. Make sure that no water can enter. Keep unit and fuel cartridges away from children, temperatures in excess of 45°...

  • Page 18: Space Requirements

    4. Installation Space Requirements Installation should be carried out by trained personnel only. Wear proper work clothes. Avoid flowing garments and wear a hair net if you have long hair. Clothing and hair can get caught in moving or rotating parts such as in a drill.
  • Page 19 (30 cm) and that the hose is neither kinked nor crushed. The fuel-cartridge hose and the exhaust hose may not be damaged. Do not substitute another hose for either of the two. Use only original-equipment EFOY hoses.

  • Page 20: Securing The Unit

    4. Installation Locations Ideas for installation: false floor or side compartment seat bench rear storage area Securing the unit Select a suitable location as described in Chapter 4.2, paying attention to the dimensions in Chapter 3.4. 1. Run the belt in the groove under the mounting plate. 2.

  • Page 21: Off-Heat Duct

    4. Installation 4. Strap the unit tightly to the mounting plate. Off-heat duct The off-heat duct (included) extracts warm air so that the unit can also be operated in close quarters. Use the bow to conduct warm air to the side. cooling Zuluft If you do not need the off-heat bow, you can disconnect it...
  • Page 22 4. Installation Then pass the off-heat tube to the exterior. You will need an opening with a 100 mm diameter. Be careful of electrical lines when drilling. The RV manufacturer or your dealer can provide information as to the location of lines. 10 cm Pass the off-heat tube through the opening;...

  • Page 23: Installing The Fuel-Cartridge Holder

    4. Installation Remove the cap from the exhaust port. Retain the cap for winter storage or for possible returns. Attach the exhaust hose (included) to the exhaust port. Route the hose to the exterior and use a suitable 1 cm sealant to seal the opening.

  • Page 24: Electrical Connections

    4. Installation Install unit and fuel cartridge at the same level. Secure the fuel-cartridge holder with four suitable screws and dowels, if necessary, so that it will not shake loose in the case of an accident. Electrical Connections All work should be carried out by qualified technicians in accordance with technical regulations.
  • Page 25 4. Installation The charging lines consists of four leads that must be connected to the battery as follows: Power lead: This lead carries current from the fuel cell to the battery. Sensor lead: Power lead This lead measures battery voltage. To minimize current loss in the leads, the following cross section is recommended, should the battery charging cable be insufficient:...
  • Page 26 4. Installation 4.8.1 Connection via the Central Electrical Box (EBL) entertainment refrigerators heating light Power lead Sense lead...
  • Page 27 4. Installation brown Fuse 2A unit connecting line to fuel cell extension sense line (optional) battery fuse 2 A battery extension power line with 2- or 3- pole plug (optional) Central electrical box (EBL)
  • Page 28 4. Installation 4.8.2 Connection directly to the battery entertainment light heating refrigerators power lead sense lead...
  • Page 29 4. Installation brown Fuse 2A Fuse 7.5A unit connecting line to fuel cell extension sense line (optional) battery fuse sense 2 A battery extension power line with 3-pole plug (optional) battery fuse power 7.5 A...

  • Page 30: Connecting The Remote Control

    4. Installation Connecting the Remote Control The remote control (1) displays the current status and is used to control the device. Mount the panel where it is easily accessible such as in the cockpit. If installing the panel flush with the surface of the unit, make sure that there is a sufficient opening for the electronic components behind the opening.
  • Page 31 4. Installation Connect the remote control with the DL data line (included). If the DL 1 data line is not long enough, you can replace it with a commercially available network line that is longer or shorter (Category 5 patch cable). Then insert the plug into the left socket on the unit marked “Remote Control“.

  • Page 32: Operation

    5. Operation Operation Connecting the Fuel Cartridge For safety’s sake, use only original EFOY fuel cartridges. Do not smoke while changing the cartridge and avoid open flames! Do not expose fuel cartridges to temperatures above 45°C. Do not place the fuel cartridge in front of the air intake or outlet.
  • Page 33 5. Operation Place a new sealed original-equipment EFOY fuel cartridge into the fuel-cartridge holder (1). Fasten the belt on the fuel-cartridge holder (2). Do not attach fuel cartridges without a fuel-cartridge holder. Only remove the childproof cap when the new fuel cartridge has been placed into the fuel-cartridge holder (3).

  • Page 34: Automatic Operation

    5. Operation Automatic Operation Before connecting to the electrical system, make sure the unit has been positioned properly and that the electrical system is protected by fuses (as described in Chapter 3.4) Do not operate at temperatures above 40° C or below - 20°...

  • Page 35: Switching On The Fuel Cell

    5. Operation Switching on the Fuel Cell If desired, you can switch on the unit manually regardless of the battery voltage. The unit will then be in the “charging mode“. This function is only possible when the battery voltage is below 13.2V Press on the control panel once if the unit has been switched off, and twice if it is operating in automatic...
  • Page 36 5. Operation Firmware version Automatic Firmware 1200 4.12L Total operating hours Automatic Operating hours 500 h Maintenance messages (see also Chapter 7) Automatic Please change fuel cartridge If you have connected the optional cartridge sensor Automatic to your unit, a fuel cartridge will appear in the Charging mode display as soon as a predetermined amount is reached.

  • Page 37: Select Language

    5. Operation Select Language Press >> on the control panel for 2 seconds. The control panel will display the language currently selected. The following languages are available: German (factory setting) Deutsch English French Italian Dutch Spanish Continue pressing >> until the desired language appears.

  • Page 38: Automatic Antifreeze Feature

    5. Operation Automatic Antifreeze Feature This unit features an intelligent antifreeze feature. The unit can keep itself warm at temperatures below 3° C Antifreeze mode as long as it is connected to a working battery and it is supplied with methanol. If the unit is in antifreeze mode, the message “Antifreeze mode”...

  • Page 39: Storage

    5. Operation Storage Press on the remote control to switch off the unit. Wait until the unit has shut down and the display has disappeared (approx. 30 min.). Shutting down Unplug the charging line and the data line for the remote control.
  • Page 40 5. Operation Use a proper box such as the original carton to ship the unit. Use padding to prevent shocks. Transport the unit in an upright position only.

  • Page 41: Maintenance

    SFC Smart Fuel Cell AG Eugen-Sänger-Ring 4 D-85649 Brunnthal-Nord Hotline: +49 89 673 5920 Freecall: 00800 732 762 78* sales@efoy.com www.efoy.com *The toll-free number is available in the following countries: Germany, Belgium, Denmark, France, Great Britain, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Austria, Sweden, Switzerland and Spain.

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    SFC Smart Fuel Cell AG Eugen-Sänger-Ring 4 D-85649 Brunnthal-Nord Hotline: +49 89 673 5920 Freecall: 00800 732 762 78* sales@efoy.com www.efoy.com *The toll-free number is available in the following countries: Germany, Belgium, Denmark, France, Great Britain, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Austria, Sweden,...

  • Page 43: Problems And Solutions

    Error 10: Please contact Call the hotline at. service Freecall: 00800 732 762 78* Hotline: +49 89 673 5920 hotline@efoy.com www.efoy.com Error 11: Please check Check that the exhaust hose has been properly exhaust hose connected and arrange it so that condensation cannot form.
  • Page 44 Error 13: Please contact Call the hotline at. service Freecall: 00800 732 762 78* Error 14: Please contact Hotline: +49 89 673 5920 service hotline@efoy.com www.efoy.com Error 15: Please contact service Error 16: Please contact service Error 17: Please contact...
  • Page 45 7. Troubleshooting Message Solution Error 50: Please check Battery voltage is too low. battery voltage Check battery voltage. If under 10.5 V, use an external battery charger to recharge. Check the connection of the sense line. Error 51: Please check Battery voltage is too high.

  • Page 46: Problems Without Error Messages

    Check polarity of charge tripped. line. Turn off unit, check reason for short circuit/overload or wrong polarity and correct. Replace fuse (see Chapter 7.4). If problem recurs: Contact the hotline at: Freecall: 00800 732 762 78* Hotline: +49 89 673 5920 hotline@efoy.com www.efoy.com...

  • Page 47: Changing The Fuse

    7. Troubleshooting Changing the Fuse Replace fuses only with fuses of the same type and rating. Never repair or override a fuse. Before changing fuse, locate the reason for the malfunction and have your dealer repair it. Switch off the unit before replacing the fuse. Unplug the charge line.

  • Page 48: Replacing Service Fluid

    There is no need to add service fluid prior to the initial start-up. Use EFOY brand service fluid only. Switch off the unit before refilling fluid. Unplug the charge line. Always keep the device’s service fluid nozzle clean.

  • Page 49: Appendix

    8. Appendix Appendix Accessories and Spare Parts Use only original equipment! Use of unauthorized parts compromise safety and void the warranty. Description Item number Fuel cartridge M5 (2) 150 905 006 Fuel cartridge M10 150 905 008 Fuel-cartridge holder with belt FH1 150 905 002 Remote control with data line RC1 151 077 003...

  • Page 50: Output Characteristic

    8. Appendix Output characteristic U-I and U-P characteristic as per CE test...
  • Page 51 8. Appendix...

  • Page 52: Material Safety Data Sheet Methanol

    8. Appendix Material Safety Data Sheet Methanol When working with methanol fuel cartridges, be sure to comply with the following safety data sheet. In case of accident or nausea, immediately seek medical assistance and present this safety data sheet.
  • Page 53 Page 1/5 Safety Data Sheet according to 1907/2006/EC, Article 31 Printing date 15.11.2007 Revision: 15.11.2007 1 Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking - Product details - Trade name: METHANOL - Application of the substance / the preparation Solvents - Manufacturer/Supplier: SFC Smart Fuel Cell AG Eugen-Saenger-Ring 4...
  • Page 54 Page 2/5 Safety Data Sheet according to 1907/2006/EC, Article 31 Printing date 15.11.2007 Revision: 15.11.2007 Trade name: METHANOL (Contd. of page 1) 5 Fire-fighting measures - Suitable extinguishing agents: CO2, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam. - Special hazards caused by the substance, its products of combustion or resulting gases: Can form explosive gas-air mixtures.
  • Page 55 Page 3/5 Safety Data Sheet according to 1907/2006/EC, Article 31 Printing date 15.11.2007 Revision: 15.11.2007 Trade name: METHANOL (Contd. of page 2) - Ingredients with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace: 67-56-1 methanol AGW (Germany) 270 mg/m³, 200 ppm 4(II);DFG, EU, H, Y IOELV (European Union) 260 mg/m³, 200 ppm...
  • Page 56 Page 4/5 Safety Data Sheet according to 1907/2006/EC, Article 31 Printing date 15.11.2007 Revision: 15.11.2007 Trade name: METHANOL (Contd. of page 3) - Solubility in / Miscibility with water: Fully miscible. 10 Stability and reactivity - Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: Protect from heat and direct sunlight. - Dangerous reactions Forms explosive gas mixture with air.
  • Page 57 Page 5/5 Safety Data Sheet according to 1907/2006/EC, Article 31 Printing date 15.11.2007 Revision: 15.11.2007 Trade name: METHANOL (Contd. of page 4) - Description of goods: 1230 METHANOL - Limited quantities (LQ) LQ0 - Transport category - Tunnel restriction code D1E - Maritime transport IMDG: - IMDG Class: - UN Number:...
  • Page 58 D-85649 Brunnthal-Nord Hotline: +49 89 673 5920 Freecall: 00800 732 762 78* Fax: +49 89 673 592 369 hotline@efoy.com www.efoy.com *The toll-free number is available in the following countries: Germany, Belgium, Denmark, France, Great Britain, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Austria, Sweden,...
  • Page 60 ©EFOY is a registrated trademark of SFC Smart Fuel Cell AG.

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